Manager, Governance and Controls

Our client, a top banking client in Canada is looking to hire a Manager, Governance and Controls for their team with a 3-month contract. This role is currently hybrid for their Toronto office. Responsibilities include:

• Internal Control Testing
  Execute the annual internal control test plan for Finance, including testing the design and operational effectiveness of FPC, RCM, and OPC internal controls. Schedule and facilitate walkthroughs and perform management testing to identify potential issues or deficiencies.
• Compliance and Issue Management
  Follow up on deficiencies identified by Finance Management, CIBC's Global Operational Risk Management, internal/external auditors, and regulators. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Documentation and Process Improvement
  Review, provide feedback, and update process and procedure documents. Support the creation and refinement of end-to-end process maps and COE process documentation to enhance operational clarity and efficiency.
• Risk Assessment and Recommendations
  Investigate, analyze, and assess risks related to client accounts and high-risk processes across segments. Provide informed recommendations on compliance issues, operational controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Support
  Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including control performers, auditors, and regulators, to obtain and verify information. Act as a resource integrator to align best practices across teams and ensure seamless communication.
• Quarterly Assertion Facilitation
  Facilitate the quarterly assertion process for Finance groups by ensuring accurate and timely reporting, supporting key initiatives, and maintaining alignment with the organization's operational and risk management goals.

Must have:

• 3-5 years financial products (products and processes) and control activities experience
• University degree in Business Management (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of SOCs controls

Nice to Have:

• Background in risk management, process documentation and control design in the context of a financial services organization and/or financial, operational, management and general entity controls to enable the creation of a sound control framework and the continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls across the division.
• Banking experience preferred
• OSFI experience would be nice as well
• Completion or working towards an accounting designation